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From the Desk of Mayor Hardman

At a recent May council meeting, the City of Sharonville recognized the Top 20 of the graduating
class of Princeton High School. It is always a delight to congratulate these young men and women
on this significant achievement. As they prepare for the next chapter of their lives, they also were
looking forward to a summer of activity and leisure. Fortunately, the City of Sharonville is here to
provide opportunities for employment and fun throughout the summer months.

Our city is full of people whose first job was as a seasonal employee in our Recreation Department (myself included
– proud former Camp Sharonville counselor). That department is now under new leadership. Recently, I appointed
Michael Blomer to head our Parks and Recreation Department. Michael is certainly no stranger to our community or
this department having worked here for the past decade. He brings great enthusiasm and talent to the job and is ready
to make your year-round experience of Sharonville Parks and Recreation an enjoyable one. He will be doing so without
another one of our fabulous team who has helped to manage young pool employees over the years. Aquatics Manager
Linda Reynolds retired from the City in early June. She has planned her final pool openings for our City. I and the entire
City staff wish Linda all the best wherever retirement takes her.

Keeping everybody safe during these summer months whether on the job or at play, is always a priority of the City. I am
pleased to welcome new leadership to our Sharonville Police Department as they continue to take on this awesome
responsibility. Please join me in congratulating Police Chief Steve Vanover on his recent appointment. During Chief
Vanover's almost two decades career with Sharonville, he has served as a Patrol Officer, DARE Officer, Detective
Sergeant, Patrol Lieutenant, Patrol Commander, and most recently as the Support Services Commander. Expect to see
him around the community as he takes on this new role leading our police forces.

Finally, who says that work and enjoyment are mutually exclusive? Not those who serve you as employees of the City of
Sharonville. Ohio Business Magazine chose the City of Sharonville as one of the 50 Best Workplaces in the State of Ohio.
We are the first and only municipality ever to receive this honor. As you enjoy the summer here in Sharonville, please
help me thank these great men and women who help make you proud of your hometown.